Rocket Lab launched a satellite for a mystery customer on Thursday morning (Nov. 20).
The liftoff, which occurred at 7:43 a.m. EST (1243 GMT) from Rocket Lab's New Zealand site, came as something of a surprise. The company formally announced the impending launch of its workhorse Electron rocket less than five hours ahead of time.
The mission, called "Follow My Speed" was a complete success, Rocket Lab announced via X on Thursday morning.
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/rocket-lab-launches-mystery-satellite-for-confidential-commercial-customer-video
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One of the strengths of their very rapid and flexible operation. I believe they also have a demonstration contract from the USSF to basically get delivered a satellite one day and launch it very shortly after.
It was me. Got sick of streaming fees, using a satellite to steal the feeds, beam them right to my house. Cheaper in the long run.
Lawful evil outcome: It’s a purpose-built adhosting satellite courtesy of Amazon